More French Proverbs

To grow rich one has only to turn his back on God.... >>

A good name is better than a girdle of gold.... >>

He who has drunk will drink.... >>

'Twixt the cup and the lip there's many a slip.... >>

He that hath a wife is sure of strife.... >>

Other Proverbs

Wherries must not put out to sea.... (Spanish) >>

Poverty does not destroy virtue, nor does wealth bestow it.... (Spanish) >>

If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.... (Spanish) >>

Every man is the son of his own works.... (Spanish) >>

On dry land even brackish water is good.... (Spanish) >>

New lords, new laws.

- French Proverb